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its such a enjoyable drama i didn't mind rewatching season 1 for season 2 and don't mind rewatcing the whole thing again when season 3 comes out. I think season 3 will probably be the last one.

I thoughht Xiao Zhan was terrible in the season 1, I am glad he was replaced. Xiao Zhan acting was overly forced, he didn't seem comfortable in that role at all. The new one is a natural. He doesn' force anger when it is not required and anger is natural. Xiao seemes was still new to acting so he wasn;t good at all.

Costume dramas are the best. You really missing out. Some of the costumes are so pretty. Very different look from the Korean costumes imo

I’m watching The story of Kunning palace. Now at the episode where this actor entered. Wow so good looking. I had to look up, he is only 22? Just how? He has a mature look and amazing acting skills for being so young. He is going to have a very long career…

where did you guys watch it? its not on Viki or Netflix in my country, Netflix has only season 1 so far, maybe will have to wait for them to add it.

i find him pretty and handsome, in the sea of cdrama MLs he stands out as a naturally good looking man, 95% of chinese actors are plastic... I'm sure most of the MLs you find handsome are thanks to their plastic surgeon, they weren't born that way... He could have had plastic surgery but i respect that he didn't. I'm so glad that he is the lead in Joy of life, i can't see the role of Fan Xian played by anyone else. He nailed it!

I haven’t watched a single episode of Squid games. Will start watching season 1 after season 3 release. Anyone like me here? I normally don’t watch blood or gory type drama, I’m more into the typical romance kdrama but I watch a lot of Chinese sword martial arts drama. And recently watched the new gladiator movie, so since I watched that, I might as well watch The Squid games.

Watch Joy of life, 2 seasons are out. If you like intelligent witty characters you will love it. And it’s comedic as hell. Don’t expect much romance but romance is also present. But the drama is focused on ML and how he tackles the injustices of the world. It’s quite interesting and not a boring moment.

I haven’t watched the above drama yet. But Sealed with a kiss has a very red flag ML. Hawick Lau is the ML. It’s not historical drama. Also watch ‘The confidence’, and ‘unexpected falling’. Both have same leads. Possessive red flag villain ML. Both modern drama.

So far Chen Ping counteracts what emperor does by providing clues to Fan Xian and helps him. But definitely he too is a schemer. Yes Uncle Wuzu is like a grand master in martial arts, he definitely could have saved Teng Zing but then we would not have the storyline. Uncle Wuzu returns much later in season 2, after the wedding of main characters.

Please watch it, you will like it. But don’t expect much romance. it’s comedy and witty. Most characters are hilarious. Funny dialogues. You will find yourself laughing a lot and even like the villians. There are also emotional scenes. I’m on season 2 and hilarity continues. This is one of the best dramas out there. Honestly it’s nice to not have the jealous love triangle annoying romance arc. The focus is on ML and his adventures. And it’s fun to watch.

The ML lost weight for season 2, looks a lot better. He’s actually very good looking and the costumes are amazing. He looks gorgeous and elegant, especially after he had important job as an inspector. I’m not sure about frozen capsules but China doesn’t allow time travel drama so they had to work with what they are able to do. However the book has this element ( I heard) if you want to read the time travel. Another actor replaces Xiao Zhan in season 2, thank god. The new actor does a better job.

I don’t remember the episodes. But he’s terrible in it. His acting, the character. Well I’m no fan but still not impressed. In season 2 another actor plays this role, and so much better. Maybe Xiao Zhan is not good at playing angry displeased characters.

Lol I’m in the middle of season 2, emperor does seem like a level headed intelligent man but you definitely don’t want to cross him. He definitely is a major schemer. He cleverly manipulates events or people to get the outcome he wants. But still it’s not completely clear whether he is actually the villain. I still have another 10-12 episodes to go.

in which drama does he play a toxic ML. Is he a villian?

have you watched season 1 ? if not just watch, as rewatching is pure joy, and you can rewatch when season 3 comes out.

mine are Namkong Min, Ji Sung, and Kim NamGil. These three have amazing acting skills and really good looking older men.

I love his eyes, he's got gorgeous eyes...Looks a bit like Rowoon. Watching Embrace in the dark night.... will watch more of him..

I looked at the lists, wow most of them I haven't seen. I love watching drama with Dominant Dark MLs.I have a few suggestions for the list: Sealed with a Kiss (with Hawick Lau) Definitely will fit there, warning there is SA. Also "The Confidence", "Unexpected falling" Both these have same leads, very hot chemistry. Both actors very attractive. ML is a villain in both, however in Unexpected falling, he's not as bad. Have you seen these? if not ,definitely recommend.

not modern but short and spicy....'Maids Revenge' . Also watch ' Circle of love'